Business Data Scientist, Associate Competition Economist
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Minimum qualifications:
- Master's degree in Economics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience in econometric modeling and statistical analyses, using standard statistical software such as Stata or R.
Preferred qualifications:
- 1 year of experience in regulatory or litigation proceedings at an economic consulting firm, competition agency, or technology company.
- Knowledge of key challenges affecting the sector.
- Familiarity with data manipulation tools such as SQL and Python for use with big data.
- Excellent communication and people skills, with a collaborative mindset.
- Coursework in industrial organization or antitrust economics.
- Intellectual curiosity combined with a passion for technology and its potential to make the world a better place.
About the job
The Competition Economics subgroup of the Economics team conducts and coordinates data-driven economic analyses in high-stakes legal and regulatory proceedings involving AI, Search, Android, Play, Cloud, Ads, and other marquee Google products and services. We provide expert advice to senior stakeholders on competition policy matters and contribute to Google's engagement with regulatory bodies worldwide.
As an Associate Competition Economist at Google, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our products and services operate within a competitive and innovative marketplace.
The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $108,000-$158,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
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Responsibilities
- Collaborate with experienced Competition Economists and conduct data-driven economic analysis to assess the competitive effects of Google's products and business practices.
- Partner with Competition Economists to provide expert advice to senior stakeholders on competition policy matters and contribute to Google's engagement with regulatory bodies worldwide.
- Assess emerging market trends and competitive dynamics to inform leadership and shape Google's strategy in response to evolving user needs.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, legal, and finance teams to provide economic evidence in competition-related litigation.
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